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Joburg Ultra Race Information

Ladies Joburg Ultra Winner 2023

Gerhard Grebe

Joburg Ultra Winner 2023

Marta Jekot

Ladies Joburg Ultra Winner 2022

Toinette Van Niekerk

Joburg Ultra Winner 2022

Nick Quenet

Ladies Joburg Ultra winner 2021

Nagda Nieuwudt

Joburg Ultra winner 2020

Mike Ferreria

Ladies Joburg Ultra winner 2019

Emma Pallent

Joburg Ultra winner 2019

Ryan Schmitz

Ladies Joburg Ultra winner 2018

Emma Pallent

Joburg Ultra winner 2018

Matt Trautman

Joburg Ultra Triathlon

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13 Dec 2026, Sunday

Race Dates

Entries Open 12 Nov 2025
Early Bird Close 31 Jan 2026
All Entries Close 06 Nov 2026

Race Day

Date of Race 13 Dec 2026, Sunday
More Info Para-tri Friendly

Registrations

All Cradle Moon Lakeside Game Lodge (NO Race Day Registration)
20 Sep 2025
9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Entry Includes

Entry includes Limited edition Event Garment / Item
Personalized Race Number
Goodie Bag
ULTRA Finishers Medal
Late Entry includes Race Pack Only (Number, Bike sticker etc)
No Finisher Medal

Sprint

5km Run Course

20km Bike Course

Standard

10km Run Course

40km Bike Course

Ultra

18km Run Course

80km Bike Course

Detailed Information

Sprint Standard T100 / Aquabike
Race Distances 750m Swim/ 20km Cycle/ 5km Run 1.5km Swim/ 40km Cycle/ 10km Run 2km Swim/ 80km Cycle/ 18km Run
Race GPS Co-Ordinates -25.962274, 27.859445
25°57'44.2"S 27°51'34.0"E
-25.962274, 27.859445 | 25°57'44.2"S 27°51'34.0"E -25.962274, 27.859445 | 25°57'44.2"S 27°51'34.0"E
Start Times 8:20 am 7:45 am 7:00 am
Road Closure n/a n/a n/a
Cut Off Times 3hrs 30min 5hrs 7hrs 30min
Swim: 1hr
Bike: 4hrs
Run: 2hrs 30min
Transition Area The Transition Area will open at 6:00am by the TSA Officials. Your bike, helmet and swim cap will be checked when you enter the transition area. You will not be allowed to exit the Transition Area with your bike until after the last competitor has finished you bike leg. The Transition Area will close and everyone must exit at 7:00am for race briefing The Transition Area will open at 5:30am by the TSA Officials. Your bike, helmet and swim cap will be checked when you enter the transition area. You will not be allowed to exit the Transition Area with your bike until after the last competitor has finished you bike leg. The Transition Area will close and everyone must exit at 6:30am for race briefing The Transition Area will open at 5:30am by the TSA Officials. Your bike, helmet and swim cap will be checked when you enter the transition area. You will not be allowed to exit the Transition Area with your bike until after the last competitor has finished you bike leg. The Transition Area will close and everyone must exit at 6:30am for race briefing
Bike Racking Race Day only Race Day only Race Day only
Run Laps The Sprint race run route is all inside the Cradle Moon resort and the 5km run route is all on open, clear dirt roads. There will be two water tables on the 5km route which loops out into the bush and back to the finish area. See Route Video See Route Video
Run Water Tables

There will be 2 Water tables on the Run route

There will be 2 Water tables on the Run route

There will be 3 Water tables per lap on the Run route.

Prize Money R30 000 (Prize money & prizes) R30 000 (Prize money & prizes) R30 000 (Prize money & prizes)
Prize Giving Time 1:00 pm 1:30 pm 1:30 pm

Race Fees

Sprint Individual

Early Bird
R750.00 (excl. R55.00 TSA Licence)
Full Entry
R850.00 (excl. R55.00 TSA Licence)

Sprint Relay Teams of 2 or 3

Early Bird
R1 200.00 (excl. R55.00 TSA Licence)
Full Entry
R 1 200.00 (excl. R55.00 TSA Licence per Team)

Ultra Individual

Early Bird
R2 650.00 (excl. R167.00 TSA Licence)
Full Entry
R3 100.00 (excl. R167.00 TSA Licence)

Ultra Relay Team of 2 or 3

Early Bird
R3 300.00 (excl. R167.00 TSA Licence)
Full Entry
R3 300.00 (excl. R167.00 TSA Licence)

Standard Individual

Early Bird
R 1,450.00 (excl R134.00 TSA Licence)
Full Entry
R 1,450.00 (excl R134.00 TSA Licence)

Route Maps